– Italy, what a lesson! From Europe, Carlo Tavecchio banned for six months for racism. However, he receives support from the FIGC and will not be forced to resign which threatens to spark a new controversy.

– From America, James Pallotta on Juve-Roma: “Let’s all calm down”. Roma president calls for calm after the controversy of Sunday’s 3-2 win for Juve. After Francesco Totti’s comments and Leonardo Bonucci’s response, things have escalated between the Scudetto rivals.

– However, while Pallotta calls for things to calm down, he also serves warning to rivals that Roma will be around for a while to challenge, “so get used to it”.

– The new life of Alessandro Matri at Genoa: “Sentenced to comeback”. Former Juventus and Milan striker enjoying life at new club this season so far.